Babysitting (Macropus giganteus)

Wishing everyone a special and safe festive season. This eastern grey kangaroo mother (Macropus giganteus) reminds me of all the weary parents who can't wait for school to go back! It's been an amazingly good season, and the desert is green and lush. The rough burr-daisy burrs (Calotis scabiosifolia) adorning the mother's coat are evidence of the verdant growth and successful flowering of the shrubs and forbs of the forest understorey. While they look terrible, these large sticky burrs are very soft and fall apart easily - they pose no danger to wildlife as they hitch a lift to new territories on the coats of native animals and humans alike.

[@ctrl_alt_delete4729]

Absolutely adorable 🥰❤️🙏🏻

[@trusttheprocess2833]

0:24 the baby kangaroo told the mom that he wants to be on her pouch hahaha cute🥺❤️

[@GubanaNatureRefuge]

Typical kids - never want to move out ;)

[@trusttheprocess2833]

@@GubanaNatureRefuge hahaha that’s me as a filipina,but I don’t have a choice I have to move out in my country to work and help the family lol

[@SFBenjaminK]

OHhhHHHHH baby is sooo cute😜🥰💖💞

[@mintymouths]

Aww cute!

[@506pierce]

Oh my goodness that was so cute 😍🥰

[@johanschmidt3228]

Thank you from uk every video is amazing

[@GubanaNatureRefuge]

Hello Johan, thank you for your kinds words of support. I hope you enjoyed an awesome New Years :)

[@xxkillowatxx8599]

The moment when the baby pops his head out that was hilarious

[@Loki-and-Thor]

Beautiful!

[@GubanaNatureRefuge]

Hello Bonnie, thank you!

[@dorothygale5129]

Beautiful. Thanks for bringing joy to your followers.

[@GubanaNatureRefuge]

Hello Dorothy, thank you for your support and encouragement - it is very much appreciated. I hope you are enjoying a lovely festive season - see you in 2022!

[@ihavetubes]

His like let me in!

[@robertjohnson5370]

Greetings and thank you for sharing this
Life,Health and Prosperity for the coming year
Really appreciate your work
Thank you

[@GubanaNatureRefuge]

Hello Robert, thank you for your support and encouragement. I Hope you had a marvellous New Year

[@trenaphillips1973]

This made my day. Thank you.

[@GubanaNatureRefuge]

Hello Heather, thank you for watching, and for taking the time to share encouragement and support. I hope you are having a lovely Christmas and enjoy a special and safe New Year.

[@NannupTiger]

I heard that the mother kangaroo can squeeze ger pouch tight and prevent a bigger joey from getting in! This lil guy looks to be getting that size.. 😋

[@GubanaNatureRefuge]

Hi Tas, yeah definitely time for him to get a haircut and get a real job ;)
I hope the festive season is being kind to you, and that you are looking forward to a safe and enjoyable 2022.

[@NannupTiger]

@@GubanaNatureRefuge - haha you too, mate
Thanks for awesome videos xx

[@InuitInua]

So frigging cute!

[@deborahpetith8710]

Loved it, just amazing, thank you.

[@GubanaNatureRefuge]

Hello Deborah, I hope you are enjoying a marvellous holiday season. Thank you for your ongoing company and support.

[@AnitaDil]

Oh bless!

[@trusttheprocess2833]

hello do you still have videos of those crows that eats ticks from wallabies?🥺

[@captainamericaamerica8090]

My babysitter don't want to play WITH ME😩😓😓👴👴

[@GubanaNatureRefuge]

And no option of plonking him down in front of the TV for a break ;)

[@dark_rhodie]

Do the crows still pick the ticks off them?

[@klyrebird]

Great display of their goofy behaviour. What's not to love.

[@GubanaNatureRefuge]

Hello Kim, thank you for the love! I hope you have a marvellous New Year - see you in 2022 :)

[@judycook4314]

That guy needs to quit making mom haul him around! He’s cute though!

[@GubanaNatureRefuge]

Hi Judy, agreed! Like many teenagers, he appears to be taking his food and lodgings somewhat for granted ;)

[@amitmanjul8780]

Errr… how are the ticks doing this season?